Bus from Armagh to Monaghan
4 direct routes · 30–40 min · first bus 07:00, last bus 18:05 (weekdays).
Next buses to Monaghan as of 02:13
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Armagh, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | Ulsterbus | ~40 min | 5 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 07:00 | 18:05 | Armagh Bus Station | Monaghan Bus Station | Milford, Callan Bridge, Maddan, Skerries, Middletown, Killyneill & 1 more |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 270, 271, 278
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 270 | Goldliner | ~30 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 16:45 | 16:45 | Armagh Bus Station | Monaghan Bus Station | Milford & Middletown |
| 271 | Goldliner | ~35 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 10:15 | 10:15 | Armagh Bus Station | Monaghan Bus Station | Middletown |
| 278 | Goldliner | ~30 min | 1 | Fridays and Sundays only | 17:15 | 17:15 | Armagh Bus Station | Monaghan Bus Station | Middletown |
Times are for the first boarding point in Armagh on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 70 bus, 270 bus, 271 bus or 278 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Armagh to Monaghan?
4 routes run directly from Armagh to Monaghan: the 70 (Ulsterbus), the 270 (Goldliner), the 271 (Goldliner), the 278 (Goldliner). The most frequent is the 70, 5 times each weekday — board at Armagh Bus Station and get off at Monaghan Bus Station, about 40 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Armagh to Monaghan?
Between 30 minutes on the 270 and 40 on the 70, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Milford, Callan Bridge, Maddan, Skerries and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Armagh to Monaghan?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:00 and the last around 18:05. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Armagh to Monaghan?
Translink sets zonal fares on this journey. Smartlink/iLink cards and contactless are cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on Metro and Glider.